Home Health OT Occupational Therapist

PruittHealth•Burnsville, NC

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients referred by a licensed physician, in their residences. Special consideration is given to applicants who currently live in or can commute to Avery or Mitchell County, North Carolina. The role uses a new pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort and compensation tied to the work performed, including time spent outside visits. Clinicians have access to a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a team environment. The position is part of PruittHealth's 16,000-partner organization.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited school.
Foreign-trained applicants must have a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Occupational Therapist education by an AOTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, document, and report patients’ health and progress using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to maintain continuity of care, develop and manage patient care plans, and make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Apply home-care knowledge and discipline-specific patient-care skills.
Recognize and respond to patient-care priorities with initiative and sound judgment.
Assist with training and orienting others.
Use accepted company teaching materials for patient and family education.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care, including OASIS assessments, admissions, recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, and care coordination.
Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others until resolved.
Comply with the corporate compliance program.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Participate in agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and required programs such as the Performance Improvement Program.
Follow safety regulations and procedures and report job-related occupational hazards as necessary.
Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
Work independently, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.